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[INTERVIEW] Alaska Airlines eyes Asia expansion as Korea route gains traction

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[INTERVIEW] Alaska Airlines eyes Asia expansion as Korea route gains traction

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SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines is looking to expand its presence in Asia as its Incheon-Seattle route gains traction, with Korea emerging as a key market in the U.S. carrier’s expanding international network. The airline recorded load factors of 82 percent in June, 84 percent in July and 79 percent in August on the route, marking a strong start in its first full year of operations. The figures exceeded expectations for a new route, which typically takes about three years to mature as the airline adju